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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY-REQUEST FOR COtWISSION/COUNCIL ACTION
From: Glenda Saul, Executive Director
Subject:
PATTON PARK
EASTER SEALS - ANALYSIS OF REQUESTS
FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Dept: Redevelopment Agency
Date: 7/2/86
Synopsis of Previous Commission/Council action:
-On June 16, 1986, during the Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing, the
Mayor and Common Council considered funding for Patton Park and Easter Seals and
directed staff to report on potential funding scenarios at the July 7, 1986 meeting.
Recommended motion:
(MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL)
CONSIDER REQUESTS FOR CDBG FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SUBMITTED BY PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR PATTON PARK ($145,000) AND EASTER SEALS SOCIETY FOR
PROJECT GAIN ($25,000).
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Phone: 383-5081
Ward: 1-7
Project: All
Dste: .Ttt1y 7, 1986
Contact person:
G1enda Saul/Ken Henderson
Supporting data attached:
Staff Renort
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: $
145.565
No adverse Impact on City:
Council Notes:
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PATTON PARK - REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
During the FY86!87 CDBG Public Hearing conducted by the Mayor and Common Council
on June 16, 1986, the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services
requested financial assistance for Patton Park in the amount of $275,000. The
proposal was not recommended for funding by the Community Development Citizens
Advisory Committee. The Mayor and Common Council directed staff from the Park,
Recreation and Community Services Department and the Redevelopment Agency to meet
and develop potential funding scenarios.
Attached please find a memorandum from Annie Ramos, Director of Parks, Recreation
and Community Services Department to Ken Henderson in connection with the
acquisition and development costs incurred by the City with respect to Patton Park
(these costs total $577,915). It is important to note the City is operating under
a state deadline to initiate development of the park in accord with the terms of
the two (2) year extension granted by the state and expires in March, 1987. ,. ,.
The revised proposal submitted by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Department is specifically for the green belting of 11.5 acres of Patton Park
South and totals $120,565.
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EASTER SEALS - REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Easter Seal Society Rehabilitation Facility submitted a CDBG proposal in the
amount of $25,000 in response to the FY86!87 proposal solicitation. The project
was reviewed by the Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee but was not
recommended for funding to the Mayor and Common Council. The proposal (copy
attached) was for start-up costs associated with the development of a
comprehensive vocational assessment center and job club for disabled, minority and
low-income residents of the City. The purpose of the center would be to provide
increased access to the labor market for handicapped individuals, which will
enable said individuals to afford proper health care, adequate housing and better
nutrition.
CDBG FUNDING SOURCES
On June 16, 1986, the Mayor and Common Council approved $1,425,000 for various
CDBG programs, projects and activities, including $200,000 in Contingency. The
FY85!86 Contingency Account contains $272,000 in CDBG funds at present. If the
two (2) requests were funded out of the FY85!86 Contingency Account, coupled with
the $60,000 the program owes to the City's Sewer Line Construction Fund for the
Valley Truck Farm Sewer Project, the fund balance would be only $67,000, an amount
staff feels is much too small for other program and project contingencies that
inevitably arise during the course of the fiscal year.
In reviewing projects previously funded by the Mayor and Common Council, staff has
identified four (4) projects that have fund balances that could be converted to
the FY85!86 contingency account. Those projects and the reason(s) for the staff
recommendation are set forth below:
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-Victim Support Services - $47,000 (approx): You will recall the Mayor and
Common Council transferred this program in mid-year from San Bernardino
Sexual Assault Services to Family Service Agency. The Family Service Agency
has since been funded twice (FY85/86, 86/87) for this program. As a result
of the mid-year transfer in FY84/85, there is approximately $47,000 that can
be applied to the FY85/86 contingency account.
-Wilson Street Lighting - $10,000: This project was also funded in FY84/85.
In its most recent quarterly report, the Public Works Department has
indicated that Southern California Edison will now finance the street
lighting project and the funds requested are no longer needed.
-Casa Ramona Gas Line - $5,000: TIlis was an emergency project that was paid
for out of City funds, although CDBG funds were originally requested.
-Alzheimers Program/Mental Health Assistance - $15,000: In May, 1985, the
Mayor and Common Council approved $15,000 in CDBG funding for an Alzheimers
Program that was to be implemented by the Mental Health Association of San
Bernardino. The financial problems of this organization have been well
chronicled. Mental Health has voluntarily returned the $15,000 allocation to
the Agency.
Based upon the above, an additional $77,000 could be made available to the FY85/86
contingency Account, bringing the total to $349,000. Staff recommends the Mayor
and Common Council approve the converting of surplus CDBG funds in the amount of
$77,000 for the Victim Support Services Program ($47,000), the Wilson Street
Lighting Project ($10,000), the Casa Ramona Gas Line ($5,000) and the Mental
Health Alzheimers Program ($15;000) to the FY85/86 CDBG. Contingency Account.
Staff further recommends that the request for financial assistance from Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Department be approved at a level not to exceed
$100,000 and that request for assistance from the Easter Seals Society be approved
at a level not to exceed $25,000.
If the above recommendations are approved, the FY85/86 Contingency Account would
carry forward into FY86/87 a fund balance of $224,000.
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INTE~FICE MEMORAN~
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TO: vKEN HENDERSON, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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ANNIE F. RAMOS, DIRECTOR OF
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SUBJECT:
PATTON PARK PROJECT
DATE:
June 27, 1986
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MAYOR EVLVN WILCOX:
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At the pub Ii c hear i ng of June 16, 1986, for the Commun i ty
Development Block Grant Program, the Mayor and Common Counc i I
requested that this department work with the Redevelopment
Agency to prepare a report on the development of the Patton
Park Project.
The Patton Park property (80 acres) was purchased by the City
from the State of California with the condition the property
be developed and used for park purposes within 10 years. The
10 year deadline was reached in 1985 and only partial
development has taken place. Five ballfields and 10 acres of
community gardens have been developed to date. Thus far, the
City has invested a total of $577,915 for acquisition and
improvements at the Patton Park Property. A breakdown of
those expenditures are as follows:
1973/74
$254,260
Purchase of the property with city
general funds. (Park construction funds
not in existence at the time.)
1975/76
5,055
Garden irrigation system (Federal Land &
Water funds)
1979/80
69,000
Park development (South Portion) (1974
Bond Act)
1980/81
80,000
Park development (South Portion) (1976
Bond Act)
1981/82
80,500
Park development (South Portion) (1980
Bond Act)
1981/82
16,200
Park development (South Portion) (City
Park Construction Funds)
1983/84
46,900
Park Development (South Portion) (City
Park Construction Funds)
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM:C::606-214
PATTON PARK PROJECT
June 27, 1986
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4/84
5,000
Scoreboards (Park Extension Funds, 4th &
7th Wards)
1984/85
20,000
Scoreboards (Park Extension funds, 4th &
7th Wards)
TOTAL
$577,915
As of 5/27/86
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$323,655
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$577,915
Development
Acquisition
TOTAL
The State contacted the City regarding the expiration of the
deadline date and discussed with the City the possibility of
a two-year extention of the purchase agreement.
In order to receive an extention of
agreement, the State rquested from
general plan of development.
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purchase
amended
The City was told that a plan for minimal development to
include demolition of buildings and fences, grading, irriga-
tion and seeding would meet the State's condition of develop-
ment.
The amended plan significantly reduced the original
ment cost estimates from $15,00,000 to $985,233.
attached new estimates.
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Since then, the Department has been looking toward various
funding sources to develop the park. It has also investi-
gated ways to further lower the development costs through the
possible use of the California conservation Corps members and
the Associated General Contractors.
The property is divided into two large parcels by Pacific
Avenue. For reference purposes, the property has been
designated as Patton Park South, the area directly south of
Pacific Avenue and east of Arden; and Patton Park North, the
area directly north of Pacific and east of Arden. The
majority of the development has taken place in the Patton
Park South section.
In conjunction with a group of volunteers who are donating
their technical ski liS, knowledge and a portion of the
materials to bui Id a 2.85 acre memorial park on the southeast
corner of Patton Park South, the City has submitted a propo-
sal to the 1986-87 CDBG for $275,000 to complete the
remaining 11.5 acres into a park. The proposal was not
recommended for funding.
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM:r-?606-214
PATTON PARK PROJECT ~
June 27, 1986
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In working with the Public Works Department, a revised
proposal is being submitted which will provide for strictly
greenbelting the remaining 11.5 acres in Patton Park South.
The new estimate for just greenbelting is as follows:
I. 393,542 sq. ft. Irrigation system at
$.IO/sq. ft.
2. 393,542 sq. ft. Hydrospray Lawn at
$.15/sq. ft.
3. LUMP SUM Construct 8xl2
trash enclosure
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SUBTOTAL
ENGINEERING & INSPECTION
SUBTOTAL
CONTI NGENC IES (5:1.)
TOTAL
= $39,354.20
= $59,031.30
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$104,385.50
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$120,565.00
The expiration of the two-year extention is March, 1987.
I cannot emphasize enough the importance for the City to show
significant progress and effort in the development of the
Patton Park Property as specified in the purchase agreement.
Every effort is being made by this Department to secure
funding from the various funding sources available in order
to fulfil I its commitment to develop the property.
Therefore, I ask your assistance and consideration in recom-
mending funding the Patton Park Project as per the revised
es~te of $120,.5~
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PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES
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PROJECT PROPOSAL
CITY OF SAN BERNAROINO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1986-1987 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
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Answer all questIons wh'ch are appl'cable to your project as spec'f'cal1y and completely
as poss'ble. If .ore space's nleded, attach separate sheets. (Pllase TYPE or PRINT.)
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PROJECT OBJECTIVE
HOUSING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PUBLIC SERVICES XXXX
(NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REHABILITATION
FUNDS: Amount of CommunIty Development Block Grant funds requested for thIs project:
$ 25,000 .
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
Appllcant/Orvanlzatlon: Easter Seal Society Rehabilita~i4~ Fad 1 it1
Address: 241 E. 9th Street State: r.A ZIp Code: 2 cihone#: (. 14) 8~8-4125
Federal 1.0. No./Soc'al SecurIty No. (nonprofIt corp): ~5-1~"~1L
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PROJECT INFORMATION .
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Project Name: Easter Seal Center
Project locatIon (complete address or vIcInIty descr'ptlon: R~mp.
Census Tractls): N/A Assessor Parcel Number:
Llva 1 Property Owner:
Br'ef Project Descr'pt'on (attach program narratIve - ONE pave only):
TYPE CII' PROJ ECT OF IIHAT .!ill.
- New Construction _ flew Building 7.000 Building Sq. Footage
_ Expansion _ Existing Building (exlstlngl Jll"OJlOsecl?)
~Jehabllltatlon - Infrastructure Parcel Size
- __del (Sewer, .Iter, streets, drainage.) Linnl Footage
- Purchase _ Publlc I.JI'Ov_nts (park. recreation (infratructure)
~ Funding facilities, landsclplng, llghting, etc.)
_ :'du1tior..' Funding _F&e~11t.Y
. _Jlther x Faclllv Equlpltnt PROJECT INTENSITY
_ Equlpltnt 150+
2.... Progru Nu.ber of Peo pl e
_ Stucly/Plan to be Served
- Dther Existing CapaclV/ClpaclV
Increase (Infrastructure)
Nat'on.l ObjectIves (check at least one): WhIch Nat'onal ObjectIve does thIs project
further?
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Urvent Need
(Health & Safety)
HIstorIc PreservatIon: Is there any known archaelovlcal or hlstor'cal s'vnlflcance of
the structure. sIte area or wIthIn 1/2 ~Ile from project sIte? If so,
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Slum/Bl'ght Removal
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4. 'IlO.lECT BUDGET
PEIlSOllNEL
SEIlVICES
S~PLIES
IIATEIlIALS
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(tit,yl $7,000 $18,000 $25,000
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fl PRIVATE FUNDS $66,272 - - '- '- Gb/)7;2
1'1 TOTAL $73,272 $18,000 - - - CnJ.7;
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5. PIlO.lECT QUARTERLY 1186 11186 ll1B7 ll1B7 ll1B7 ll1B7 1lI88
EXPENDITURES 1st Dtr. 2nd Dtr. 3rd Dtr. 4th Otr. 5th Dtr. 6th Dtr. 7th Dtr.
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Only) $5.000 $ $ $ $ $
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San Bernardino,
Riverside. Imperial,
Inyo and Mono counties.
INTRODUCTION:
CDBC funds have been used historically to rehab buildings,
make existing facilities accessible and generally to eliminate
architectural barriers to disabled individuals.
As these efforts conclude it has now been determined that the
greatest barrier to handicapped individuals is inaccessibility to
the labor market. Even though the disabled to some extent now have
access to buildings, have appropriate housing and greater physical
freedom they must contend with the barriers to vocational assessment
and job placement.
In response to these critical needs, The Easter Seal Society is
requesting CDBC funds to provide start-up costs for a comprehensive
vocational assessment center and job club for disabled, minority and
low income residents.
This project will access the disabled and economically disad-
vantaged to the labor market and will start the process toward eco-
nomic self-sufficiency. A step toward employment will guarantee that
disabled individuals will be able to afford proper health care, proper
housing, adequate nutrition and generally enable them to enjoy good
health so they can fully participate in community activities in the
newly accessible buildings.
Some further significant benefits are realized due to the location
of the Easter Seal Society.
These include:
1. Improvements in this deteriorating neighborhood.
2. A center that emphasizes the "work ethic" within an area
that perpetuates the "welfare mentality".
3. A model for forward progress and self improvement for the
community residents.
4. The possibility that with such a center located in this
area, that the crime rate might decrease.
5. Increased services to minority residents.
This project is proposed to assist the City of San Bernardino
in improving the quality of life, increasing citizen opportunities,
enhancing the neighborhood and encouraging the disabled, minorities
and low income residents to become full participants in their com-
munity. We are confident that our proposal meets the project intent
and eligibility requirements.
Accredited by CommiSSion on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
An Affiliate of the National Easter Seal Society
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us and ~Ie are convinced that our experience and local resourcec would
enable uc to effectively provide these opportunities for the disabled,
minorities and lo~ income residents of the City of San Bernardino.
We thank you for considering our proposal.
PROGRf.;e nARRf. TIVE:
HISTORY:
The Easter Seal Society has provided rehabilitation services to
the disabled individuals in Sen Eernardino since 1948. SODe of the
services provided over the years have included: physical, speech
and occupa~ion therapy; aesistance in purchasing assistive devices;
extensivp equipIrent loan i.e. \'~heelchairs, \'Ialkerc, cor.'Jllodes, hospital
beds etc.; referral services; stroke blubs; counseling and careGivers
support croups. We are an affiliate of the California State Easter
Seal and the national Easter Seal Society. We are ~overncd by a
local 50~rd of Directors and all prorrar.:s have historically been
funded by voluntary contributions fror.: local residents. Due to the
cOI:lpeition \'lith so many other private non-nrofit a~enciec for public
coniributions it has b~come ne~essarv for ihe East~r Seal Soci~tv to
cor.:pete for Federal and State support as l'~cll. \':ith this governicent
assistance the Easter Seal Society will be able to continue its long
history of support for the disabled, minority and 10\'1 income residents
in the Ci~y of San Bernardino.
SU!:r:ARY:
In response to a projected need in the San Bernardino area, the
Easter Seal Society is requestinc CDBG funds to provide start up costs
for a comprehensive vocational assessr.:ent center and job club for
disabled and low income residents.
Easter Seal is ideally suited to provide this service due to our
centra' location, bus accessibility and facility accessibility. We
also provide a "neutral" cround for clients to feel comfortable in a
testing environment away from an education setting.
We further propose to provide an intensive job skills/job club
to those clients that are deemed feasible after completing the vocational
assess!:1pnt. This ~dll enable them to compete for Jobs and ultimatel;!
wean themselves from tr.e 'Ielfare rolls.
TARGETED POPULATION:
The disabled, l011-inco!:1e, minority uneI:lployed or underemployed
individuals in Ban Bernardino.
1. Welfare Statistics for Category 30 (single parents and disabled).
The averaGe monthly client figure is 26,239. The Welfare Department
predicts that 25% to 50% of these individualc will be Irandated to
work. San Eernardino City firureE7,800 average indiv1dualc per
month.
2. \'!elfare Department Statistics for Category 35 (unemployed parents).
'l'he averafe monthly individual firure is 4,115, all of l'IhoM ~:1l1
have to work. San Bernardino City firurecl,440 averare individuals
per lllonth.
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Statistics from the WIN demo program predict that 566 persons
month would become pa{"')icipants that ."Wld require vocational
assessments. San Berl'4rdino figure ,i.,.o{98 average individuals
month.
These statistics clearly indicate the need for our proposed
services and provide a substantial referral base.
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PROGRAM GOALS:
1. To improve the quality of life and create opportunities for
disadvantaged residents in the City of San Bernardino.
2. To improve the quality of the neighborhood.
3. To provide vocational assessment for disabled, minority and low
income individuals.
4. To assist referral sources in determining the feasibility for
present or future employment.
5. To enable disabled individuals to become independent and self-
sufficient.
6. To support assessment results with an intensive job club to teach
important job-seeking skills, attitude adjustment and encourage
participation in an individual self-placement effort.
POTENTIAL REFERRAL SOURCES:
1. City Schools
2. San Bernardino Valley College
3. Department of Rehabilitation
4. Inland Regional Center
5. San Bernardino State College
6. San Bernardino Employment and Training Agency
7. Employment Development Department
8. Rolling Start
9.. Regional Occupational Programs.
ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
A variety of methods, over a period of time need to be utilized
in order to gain a complete picture of an individual's skills.
The purpose is the generation of information that is useful in
vocational program planning and career guidance activities.
A comprehensive vocational assessment process should include
informal procedures, such as: interviews and structured observation of
work performance. Additionally formal procedures such as: vocational
interest inventories, multi-aptitude test batteries, commercial work
samples and vocational aptitude test batteries are required for an
effective vocational profile.
ASSESSMENT GOALS:
o Identifj - personal-social traits and needs, basic work
aptitudes, and job-specific skills.
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oRecommend- Appropriate vocational program options, based on
assessment results, so that participants' skill levels and
needs match program requirements.
ASSESSMENT TOOLS:
Those assessment tools, methodologies, techniques etc. currently
being developed by the Employment Preparation Division of the State
Department of Education will be utilized in the Easter Seal Assessment
Center.
Additionally, the Vocational Assessment Model for students served
by educational and job training agencies has been ordered through
VOICE. This contemporary model is sponsored by the California State
Job Training Coordinating Council and the California State Department
of Education.
The assessment is intended to be used for determining the education,
training, job and supportive services that a participant needs in order
to obtain and keep a job.
JOB SERVICES:
Following the Vocational appraisal and a study of the client's
education and work history, a client may be recommended for the job
club. This will provide the client training on how to find a job,
how to prepare applications and resumes, how to interview, followed by
the supervised self placement acitivities. Job attitude will also be a
targeted area to strengthen or modify.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
1. The MESA computerized assessment provides the tool for a general -
assessment survey. Cost: $13,600
2. Va1par work samples - clerical sample, mechanical sample, dexterity
sample - to assess aptitudes. Cost: $800.00 each
3. WRIOT - (wide range interest opinion test) - to prioritize a client's
interests. Cost: $250.00
4. SRA reading and math ability assessments - to determine academic
ability. Cost: $200.00
5. CAPS - (Career Ability Placement Survey) wide range ability test.
Cost; $250.00
6. Paper/pencil tests for interests, attitude, aptitude for specific
jobs. Cost: $400.00
7. Behavior rating scales. Cost: $200.00
8. Office supplies, copying. Cost: $700.00
PERSONNEL COSTS:
Per cent of clerical, reception, staff salaries. Cost:
$7,000